Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has told Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that Ankara is ready to help reinforce the ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan, as clashes between the two neighbours continue for a sixth consecutive day.
Türkiye says it will support diplomatic efforts to restore calm between Pakistan and Afghanistan, where fighting has continued along their disputed border.
According to the Directorate of Communications of the Presidency of Türkiye, Erdoğan discussed the issue during a telephone call with Sharif.
The Turkish presidency said the two leaders spoke about bilateral relations as well as wider regional and global developments, including the ongoing violence between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
In a statement, the presidency said Erdoğan reaffirmed Ankara’s support for Pakistan and its efforts against militant groups.
“President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan,” the statement said. It added that the leaders discussed “Türkiye-Pakistan bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues.”
The presidency also said Erdoğan condemned recent attacks in Pakistan and reiterated Türkiye’s commitment to cooperation against terrorism.
“Condemning the terror attacks carried out in Pakistan, President Erdoğan said Türkiye will continue to stand by Pakistan in its anti-terror fight,” the statement said.
According to the presidency, Erdoğan also highlighted Türkiye’s role in diplomatic efforts between Islamabad and Kabul.
“He said Türkiye will contribute to the re-establishment of the ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan, reached through Türkiye’s initiatives as well.”
The latest escalation began after Pakistan carried out air strikes inside Afghanistan, saying they targeted camps belonging to the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other militant groups, in response to a series of attacks inside Pakistan.
Afghanistan’s authorities condemned the strikes as a violation of the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Afghan defence forces later launched what they described as retaliatory attacks on Pakistani security posts near the border.
According to the United Nations, the fighting has left more than 160 people dead or injured and forced thousands of civilians to flee their homes.
With tensions still high, diplomatic efforts are now focused on reinforcing the ceasefire and preventing further escalation in the region.
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